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William "Bill" Henry Shamblin

William "Bill" Henry Shamblin

Dec 31, 2021

William “Bill” Henry Shamblin, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021.  He was born in Riceville, Tennessee on November 2, 1928 to Lester and Marie Shamblin.  He was preceded in death, by his beautiful wife of 66 years, Eleanor “Kay” Howles Shamblin, who passed away on November 24, 2021.  Bill and Kay were married on August 20, 1955...

Gerald Ray Duckworth

Gerald Ray Duckworth

Dec 31, 2021

Gerald Ray Duckworth, age 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee.  Ray was born in Peachtree, North Carolina.  He was of the Christian Faith.  Ray was a veteran of the United States Army serving as Corporal and achieved higher certification in Automotive Mechanics.  He was a graduate of Polk County High...

Bonnie Watson

Bonnie Watson

Dec 27, 2021

Bonnie Watson, age 84, a resident of Cleveland went to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 27, 2021.  She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle in Cleveland TN.   She loved to travel and do word search puzzles. 

She was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Laura Watson; her brothers:  James Watson, Curtis Watson, Reed Watson, R....

James Teligades

James Teligades

Dec 25, 2021

James Teligades, age 69, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  He was of the Greek Orthodox faith and enjoyed spending time with his family while listening to Greek music and cooking delicious Greek food.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Teligades and Constantina Tzimas.

He is survived by Sondra Teligades...

Emmett Chastain

Emmett Chastain

Dec 25, 2021

William Emmett Chastain, age 83, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.  Upon his honorable discharge of the United States Marine Corp in 1962, he returned to Cleveland and became an active leader at the Boys Club of Cleveland.  He then began working for Cletus Benton.  He served as the manager of the Cleveland Shoney’s from 1972...

Laura Albinus

Laura Albinus

Dec 23, 2021

Laura Jean Albinus, 85, a longtime resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Summerville, SC on December 23, 2021.  Laura Jean was an active member of the Ladd Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee prior to declining health, and moving to South Carolina.  She loved serving those in need and did not want anyone to go hungry.  To...

Delores Stinnett Brown

Delores Stinnett Brown

Dec 21, 2021

The children of Delores (Dee) Brown of Signal Mountain, TN, announce her death on December 21, 2021, with great sadness.  As per her request, she simply wanted to be remembered as a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Our grandparents, Letha and Howard Stinnett of Cleveland, Tennessee, preceded her in death. She was their only child.  Our father, Kenneth E. Brown,...

Willard Carroll

Willard Carroll

Dec 19, 2021

Willard Carroll, age 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  He was a deacon at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church for over fifteen years.  An avid Lady Vols fan and golfer, he also coached Little League Baseball and YMCA Basketball.  Yet his greatest love was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death...

Edna Mae Houck

Edna Mae Houck

Dec 17, 2021

Edna Mae Houck, age 95, a resident of Fayetteville, GA, passed away Friday, December, 17, 2021 in Fayetteville, GA with her daughter, Sherry Williams at her side.  She was a longtime member of the Spring Place Church of God and was in retail sales at J. C. Penney.  She was known for her active lifestyle and her southern charm and...

Kenneth Buckner, Jr.

Kenneth Buckner, Jr.

Dec 12, 2021

Kenneth Buckner, Jr., age 48 a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Cleveland, TN with his wife, Susan, by his side.  A lifelong resident of Cleveland, he was definitely an “old soul.”  He loved the cars and music of the 1950s and a friend to anyone in need.  His favorite activities were attending classic car shows...

Mary Louise Workman

Mary Louise Workman

Dec 10, 2021

Mary Louise Workman, age 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  She was an avid craftsperson and loved decorating cakes and preparing holiday meals.  She had a sweetness about her that reflected in everything she did.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Waymon Workman.

She is survived by her son,...

Nina Prichard

Nina Prichard

Dec 9, 2021

Nina Prichard, age 83, resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  She was Miss POCO High, 1956 and played on the Championship Wildkitten Basketball Team.  She also played basketball at Warren Wilson College.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church for 58 years where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, active in...

Barbara Sloan

Barbara Sloan

Dec 8, 2021

Barbara Sloan, age 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  She was a Christian of non denomination faith.  She resided at Signature Care of Cleveland and performed volunteer work there during her stay.  Her hobbies included pictures, crocheting, bingo, music, dancing, the Bible, family historian and loving her family. 

She was preceded...

Claude Jason Trentham

Claude Jason Trentham

Dec 7, 2021

Claude Jason Trentham, age 42, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. Jason was loved by many for his kind heart and ability to make anyone laugh even in the hardest of times.  He was a beloved husband, father, son, manager, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Blanche...

Luther Ledford

Luther Ledford

Dec 6, 2021

Luther Ledford, age 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  He loved taking drives through the mountains, camping, fishing, whittling, as well as coon hunting with his loyal dog, Queen. A gifted mechanic, he was always diligent about caring for his children and grandchildren’s vehicles, continually admonishing them to keep their oil changed! ...

Lori Lynn Spencer Rouse

Lori Lynn Spencer Rouse

Dec 4, 2021

Lori Lynn Spencer Rouse, 51, of Cleveland, passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  She was born in Atlanta, GA, to the late Johnny Watts Spencer and Ellen Louise Moore Spencer.  She was of the Christian faith and had lived in the Cleveland area most of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Scott Rouse;...

John Marshall Gilliland

John Marshall Gilliland

Dec 4, 2021

John Marshall Gilliland, 88, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  A lifelong resident of Cleveland, he attended the Cleveland First Baptist Church.  He was a 1951graduate of Bradley Central High School as well as a graduate University of Tennessee in 1956 with a degree in Agriculture.  He attended the Officer training...

Josephine "Jo" Gilbert

Josephine "Jo" Gilbert

Dec 3, 2021

M. Josephine “Jo” Gilbert, age 88, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. She was a member of Heritage Fellowship Church of God and the co-owner and operator of the Village Bake shop for over 50 years. She was well known for her kindness, hard work, and witty spirit.  She made a meaningful...

Richard Mooney

Richard Mooney

Nov 28, 2021

Richard B. Mooney, 81, a resident of Destin, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Miramar Beach, FL.  He was born to William Quirk and Ruth Barton Mooney on Aril 16, 1940 in Fall River, MA.  He attended high school in Ardsley, NY and attended Iona College on a basketball scholarship and graduated with a degree in marketing.  He...

Charles Wilson Jr.

Charles Wilson Jr.

Nov 24, 2021

Charles Wilson Jr., 94 left this world to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his residence.

He was a member of the Church of God on Dalton Pike in Cleveland, TN for over 30 years where he started a food bank for the community. He drove to Chattanooga for years to pick up...

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